Mississippi University for Women is a state-controlled coeducational school in Columbus, Mississippi. Founded in 1884, it was the first public college for women in the United States. The university became coeducational in 1982. Its undergraduate curriculum emphasizes liberal arts and professional preparation programs. The university also houses the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, a residential high school for gifted students. The university’s website at https://www.muw.edu/ offers additional information.
